Paschal v. Chester

Bell, Chief Judge.

This is a suit for damages to plaintiffs house allegedly caused by defendant’s negligence. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for $375, an amount considerably less than claimed. A judgment was entered on this verdict and the plaintiff has appealed. Held:

1. Defendant gave an opinion based on his own personal observation of plaintiffs premises that the plaster in one room had been removed from the walls prior to the date of plaintiffs claim. This testimony was admissible as it was based on observed facts which might be of assistance to the jury. The defendant testified…